defensively
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/dɪˈfensɪvli/
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/dɪˈfensɪvli/
adverb
R
When you respond to something in a way that shows you feel criticized or attacked.
‘I couldn't help it,’ he said defensively, as if he was being accused of something.
‘제가 어쩔 수 없었어요’라고 그는 수비적으로 말했다. 마치 뭔가로 고발당한 것처럼.
R
When you do something to protect yourself or others from harm or attack.
The English fought defensively, building walls to keep out the invaders.
영국인들은 수비적으로 싸우며, 침입자를 밖으로 내보내기 위해 벽을 짓고 있다.
R
When you play a game focusing on stopping the other team from scoring, rather than trying to score yourself.
They played defensively, blocking the opponent's shots and preventing them from scoring.
그들은 수비적으로 경기를 하여 상대의 슛을 막고, 점수를 얻지 못하게 했다.
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